Dlouhy

What Dlouhy does

Dlouhy GmbH (trading as Dlouhy Fahrzeugbau) is a 156-year-old family-owned Austrian manufacturer of custom-built special vehicles, headquartered in Tulln with a second site in Vienna. The company serves four primary verticals: rescue services, fire departments, healthcare providers, and accessible transport for individuals with mobility impairments, and positions itself as Austria's #1 special vehicle builder for rescue, firefighting, and wheelchair transportation. Engineering is centered on compliance with European standards (EN 1789, EN 1865, ÖNORM 60601) and on proprietary equipment such as the Dlouhy Tragsessel (a carbon-fiber patient transport chair weighing 17.5kg with 180kg load capacity, 10g dynamic load certification, and optional electric stair-climbing integration) and the Dlouhy Rescue Tower (a powered, ÖNORM 60601-compliant mobile emergency medical equipment cart). The product portfolio spans fire department vehicles (Vorausrüstfahrzeuge, command vehicles, crew transporters), healthcare vehicles (patient transporters, blood donation vehicles, mobile X-ray units), and person transport vehicles with wheelchair lifts, ramps, and restraint systems.

The business operates four revenue streams: custom vehicle manufacturing and sale; third-party medical and rescue equipment distribution (notably Austria-exclusive distribution of Weinmann Emergency devices such as ventilators and defibrillators, plus Austria-wide Ferno rescue equipment distribution); vehicle modification and retrofit (lifts, ramps, accessibility conversions); and recurring service through the Dlouhy Service House covering maintenance, repairs, and spare parts. Pricing is custom quote-based across all products and services; no list pricing is published. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via Tulln and Vienna offices, complemented by a nationwide partner workshop network across all Austrian federal states (including KSM Motors, Karosseriebau Mayr, Karosseriebau Wallner, Pappas, and Lopic Rehatechnik) and trade show presence at events such as RETTmobil. The company is privately held by the Dlouhy family with no outside investors, operates in the DACH region with stated international reach, and shows no signs of venture or growth-stage capital structures.

Name

Dlouhy

Legal name

Dlouhy GmbH

Website

https://dlouhy.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dlouhy is a 156-year-old Austrian family-owned manufacturer of custom-built special vehicles for rescue services, fire departments, healthcare providers, and accessible transport, serving the DACH region as Austria's leading provider in these verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

Keywords

• Special vehicle manufacturing
• Rescue and firefighting vehicles
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles
• Medical emergency equipment
• Mobility vehicle conversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulln

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialized Vehicle Manufacturing and Sales: Custom-built specialized vehicles for rescue, firefighting, healthcare, and mobility transport sectors. Includes Vorausrüstfahrzeuge, Einsatzleitfahrzeuge, Mannschaftstransporter, Kommandofahrzeuge, patient transport vehicles, blood donation vehicles, examination/Röntgen vehicles.
2. Medical Products Distribution: Distribution and service of medical equipment including Weinmann Emergency ventilators, defibrillators, oxygen equipment, patient transport chairs (Dlouhy Tragsessel), Ferno rescue equipment.
3. Vehicle Modification and Retrofit: Conversion and modification services for existing vehicles to add accessibility features (lifts, ramps), custom interior configurations, safety systems.
4. Service and Maintenance: Dlouhy Service House providing comprehensive 360° service including maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and support for special vehicles, medical products and equipment components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dlouhy GmbH (Dlouhy Fahrzeugbau) designs and manufactures custom-built special vehicles for emergency rescue services, fire departments, healthcare transport, and mobility-impaired passengers. Its portfolio includes firefighting vehicles (command vehicles, crew transporters, supply vehicles), healthcare vehicles (patient transport, blood donation, examination/X-ray), wheelchair-accessible person transport vehicles with lifts/ramps, and proprietary products such as the Dlouhy Tragsessel patient transport chair and Dlouhy Rescue Tower equipment cart. The company also serves as Austria's exclusive distributor for Weinmann Emergency medical devices and Ferno rescue equipment, and operates the Dlouhy Service House for 360-degree maintenance, repair, and consulting.

Product overview

Dlouhy is a special vehicle manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on custom-built vehicles for rescue, firefighting, healthcare, and mobility services. The core offerings include fire department vehicles (Vorausrüstfahrzeuge, command vehicles, crew transporters), healthcare vehicles (bed transporters, patient transporters, blood donation vehicles, mobile X-ray units), and person transport vehicles with integrated mobility solutions. Key branded products include the Dlouhy Tragsessel (patient transport chair) and Dlouhy Rescue Tower (mobile emergency equipment cart). The company also resells medical devices from Weinmann Emergency and rescue equipment from Ferno, with both distribution and technical service provided through the Dlouhy Service House. Component-level offerings include lift systems, ramp systems, floor systems (Smartfloor), wheelchair restraint and fixation systems, and personal safety systems. A partnership network across Austria provides installation and service for mobility solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dlouhy Tragsessel: A lightweight rescue chair weighing 17.5kg with 180kg load capacity, designed for patient transport in emergency vehicles
• Dlouhy Rescue Tower
• Dlouhy Service House

Products and services

• Fire Department Vehicles Custom-built special vehicles for fire departments, including advance vehicles (Vorausrüstfahrzeuge), command vehicles (Einsatzleitfahrzeuge), crew transporters (Mannschaftstransporter), supply vehicles (Gerätefahrzeuge), and specialized configurations for breathing apparatus, workshops, container systems, diver vehicles, and decontamination. Designed for fire brigades and emergency services requiring purpose-built vehicles.
• Healthcare Vehicles Specialized vehicles for healthcare including bed transport vehicles, patient transport vehicles, blood donation vehicles, examination vehicles, X-ray buses, and mobile diagnostic facilities. Designed for hospitals, blood donation services, and diagnostic providers requiring mobile medical units.
• Person Transport Vehicles Vehicles for transporting persons with disabilities, including multi-person wheelchair transporters and single-person transport vehicles with integrated lift or ramp systems. Compatible with a range of base vehicles (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Ford Transit, Ford Custom, Volkswagen Caddy, Dacia Dokker, Ford Connect, Renault Kangoo, and Volkswagen Transporter T6). Designed for transport companies, taxi organizations, and individuals needing accessible transport.
• Mobility Solutions Vehicle modifications and accessories for mobility-impaired persons, including entry aids, rear-cutout solutions, linear lift systems, ramp systems, cassette lifts, rail systems, and personal safety/securement systems. Distributed in partnership with AMF-Bruns and BeGe. Designed for individuals with mobility limitations and transport companies serving this market.
• Dlouhy Rescue Tower Proprietary mobile emergency medical equipment cart that consolidates complete equipment on a single lightweight, maneuverable unit with four casters. Features internal power supply for always-charged devices, modular equipment configuration, and ONORM 60601 medical electrical equipment compliance. Designed for healthcare and emergency medical teams.
• Weinmann Emergency Medical Devices (Distribution) Distribution of Weinmann Emergency medical devices in Austria, including ventilators, oxygen supply systems, emergency and transport ventilators, pressure reducers, defibrillators, suction devices, and CCSV (Chest Compression Synchronized Ventilation) beatmung mode technology. Dlouhy provides distribution, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for these products.
• Ferno Rescue Equipment (Distribution) Distribution of Ferno rescue equipment in Austria, including water rescue equipment, basket stretchers, transport kits, scoop stretchers, spineboards, and immobilization/rescue equipment. Dlouhy serves as Austria's distribution partner for Ferno products.
• Dlouhy Service House 360-degree service offering for Dlouhy's special vehicles, medical products, and equipment components. Includes individual consultation, analysis, vehicle selection support, demo vehicles, conversions, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts supply. Provided through company offices and the nationwide certified partner workshop network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dlouhy Tragsessel: 17.5kg weight (Light model), 180kg load capacity, exceeds EN 1789 and EN 1865 requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Weinmann EmergencycoreTechnology or IntegrationAustria's exclusive partner for Weinmann Emergency medical devices including ventilators, oxygen equipment, defibrillators, and suction devices. Dlouhy provides distribution, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for Weinmann products in Austria.
• FernocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustria distribution partner for Ferno rescue equipment including water rescue equipment, stretcher baskets, transport kits, scoop stretchers, spineboards, immobilization and rescue equipment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ortmeier GmbH Fahrzeugbau: Austrian/German regional vehicle builder for ambulances and special-purpose vehicles. Closely comparable product line to Dlouhy and serves overlapping Central European EMS customers.
• Cartwright Conversions: UK-based specialist in wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions and mobility transport. Comparable business model and customer profile, but focused on the UK/Ireland market rather than DACH, so not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Fahrtec Systeme GmbH: German vehicle upfitter specialized in ambulances, patient transport and emergency vehicles. Closely mirrors Dlouhy's custom-upfit business model with comparable reliance on Mercedes, VW and Ford base vehicles and EN 1789 compliance.
• Miesen GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of ambulances, rescue and special vehicles. Comparable to Dlouhy in custom build philosophy, EN 1789-certified products and primary customer base of German and European EMS providers; competes head-to-head for cross-border DACH tenders.
• System Strobel GmbH: German vehicle body builder with focus on special-purpose, ambulance and rescue vehicles. Comparable in custom manufacturing approach and DACH-region public-sector customer base.
• Binz Ambulance und Umwelttechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of ambulances, emergency vehicles and special-purpose vehicle bodies. Direct competitor to Dlouhy in custom EMS vehicle upfitting across the DACH region, with overlapping EN 1789-compliant product portfolios and similar customer base (rescue services, municipalities).
• WAS Ambulanz (Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeugbau): German manufacturer of ambulances, mobile medical vehicles and special-purpose vehicles. Closely comparable in product line (patient transport, rescue vehicles), certification posture and B2G customer profile.

Emerging players

• AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG: European mobility solutions provider for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, listed as a Dlouhy partner. Overlaps with Dlouhy's mobility/person-transport line and competes in the same accessible-vehicle niche across Europe.
• Paravan GmbH: German specialist in vehicle conversions for people with disabilities, including hand controls, wheelchair access and bespoke mobility solutions. Direct overlap with Dlouhy's mobility line and accessible-person-transport business.

Broad incumbents

• Valenti Group: Italian group active in special vehicle manufacturing including ambulances and emergency vehicles. Comparable product category and EMS customer base, with broader European footprint than Dlouhy, positioning it as a larger incumbent in the same space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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